Timothy's The Restaurant — Restaurant in Creve Coeur

Posting a new review because I had a newer, somewhat disappointing experience. I made a reservation several days in advance for my fiancé and I to have our anniversary dinner Friday evening. We arrived on time and were told that our table was not available. Confused, I mentioned again that we had a reservation. The gentleman said that the person at the table arrived late and we wouldn’t be seated for 30 minutes unless we sat outside (in early February) on the patio that had a heater. I am baffled that they made us pay the price instead of having the woman who was late to her own reservation sit outside. We decided to take the patio seat. It was better than leaving but we were seated directly below the heating element and it was on so high that my neck and shoulders were hot to the touch and my neck was burning. It was very uncomfortable. Our server was very nice but seemed very rushed (not sure if they were understaffed that night - I don’t hold it against her). Because we were sat right next to the door to inside we heard staff swearing and sighing to themselves when leaving the room, and we also hear someone (maybe a manager?) upset with some of the staff over a mixup at a different table.

It was supposed to be a Romantic dinner but we didn’t get our RESERVED table, but thrown under an oven of a heater and heard staff be upset. Not a wonderful atmosphere for a $200 anniversary dinner.

The saving grace is that the food and drinks were fantastic. The mock tail I had was great, as was my steak and affogato. Amanda was a wonderful waitress. But, I can’t say I was happy with...

First time dining at Timothy's. A definite 4- 4.5 rating. Service was very attentive. I was surprised and disappointed however that as extensive as the cocktail menu is, as well as the wine offerings, that I was unable to order a Mojito. I have been able to receive them at less formal establishments. I believe our server stated it was because you do not carry fresh mint. So your chimichuri is not made on-site? It has mint. The caesar salad was the best we have ever had. The dressing was outstanding! Ordered Steak Frites- perfect medium rare, sides flavorful. Our other entree was the rack of lamb. If we return, probably will not order that again. They were not as plentiful as expected- thin cut and two of the chops were more medium than medium rare. Also, the vegetable hash side does not pair well with lamb chops- potatoes, rice or pastas would be a better choice. As this was a birthday celebration, the complementary dessert with candle was much appreciated and a nice touch. May I suggest that you give birthday celebrants an option of a few desserts? An individual pineapple upside down cake was served, but in all honesty, it was extremely dry. Oddly, it is not even listed on the dessert menu. Not sure if these small cakes are commercial and kept on the side for birthdays or it just happened to be in the inventory to use as a complimentary item. Had I known, I would have gladly ordered an additional dessert item from the menu. Loved the ambiance of the inside dining. Will likely return in the future, but with knowledge from this first experience to influence...

This is my favorite restaurant. The quality of the food and wine has been consistent. The service is excellent. I have been coming here very frequently and I have tried almost everything on the menu.

--- 02-19-2025 ---

I have never had to return anything back to the kitchen. Everything I ordered was always correct and far better than what the multi-million and billion dollar corporations attempt to provide (yeah millionaires and billionaires do not know how to provide quality as they are dead behind the eyes).

This restaurant has been very consistent and far better than "lesser" "fine-dining" restaurants (if you know what I mean).

In fact, look at "Il Bel Lago". Do not get me wrong, that "restaurant" has very good food, but Timothy's (The Restaurant) can do way better AND provide high-quality service. Again, do not get me wrong, that "other" "restaurant" has good food, but the service was shit. At least Timothy's (The Restaurant) knows how to actually provide not only high quality good molecules that I put in my mouth, but they always have high quality service (even when the restaurant is booked up and full).

Other "fine-dining" restaurants can wish they were like Timothy's in one hand and they can do "you know what" in the other hand (you know how e-digital e-futuristic e-smart e-technology works). Stop bothering with McDonald's and cheap sh!t. Only put quality molecules in your mouth. Talk to your doctor first about going to "lesser" places. Do put better molecules in your mouth (I am no doctor, nor do I play one...