Carnivores Steakhouse — Restaurant in Saint Robert

Like probably many other folks, we visited this establishment to celebrate a grad at Ft Leonard Wood (BOLC). Given the large contingent of family visiting for grads at any given time, might be a nice touch for the server to ask what's being celebrated? No freebies necessary as occurs at high end restaurants, but gives the proud family a few seconds to brag. Not a big deal. The issue was with the wine and the food. The wine list is limited (we get it, it's St. Robert, MO, not NYC), but one of us ordered what was listed as a zinfandel and got a glass of white zin. Big difference. The server should know basic wine varietals/types, and she didn't seem to have a clue, and was somewhat put out about having to replace it, even though it was listed as "zinfandel" on the menu- we even showed her. I made a wine choice that was not available- cab- seriously? Ok, now we're getting bummed. I picked something else and of course had to pay more money, it wasn't replaced for the same price. Luckily we didn't have a 3rd wine fail, as our son isn't old enough to drink alcohol. On to the food...the men each got 16oz steaks, which they said were "fine"- cooked marginally correctly. My 8oz steak was close to mooing, although I'd asked for it medium well, the same as both other diners. ??? It was as though the little steak was an afterthought, thrown on to try and match the larger ones, timewise, and it didn't work. I didn't send it back, having tried this at many other restaurants with no success, just traded some sections with dad's, since his was on the overcooked side. Flavor we all agreed was ok, nothing amazing. The included sides were so small, other than salad, that I was wishing I was investigating a mystery and had a magnifying glass. Just increase the menu price slightly and make them bigger, or go a la carte- those were just silly. Overall, this could probably be a decent place with some work on service and food, but in the meantime you are probably better off at Colton's for this type of experience. Not a hard pass, but can't recommend at present, particularly for a celebratory event, despite the...

🌟 5-Star Review: A Steakhouse Experience Worth Every Bite

If you're looking for the perfect marriage of culinary mastery and inviting ambiance, look no further than Carnivores Steakhouse. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was welcomed with warm lighting, the rich aroma of chargrilled perfection, and service that was both attentive and genuinely enthusiastic.

Let’s talk steak — the star of the show. I ordered the Carnivore Aged Ribeye, medium-rare, and it arrived sizzling, cooked to absolute perfection. Each bite melted in my mouth, revealing layers of rich, beefy flavor that only expert aging and precise grilling can deliver. The subtle smokiness from the wood-fired grill took it to a whole new level. It’s not just a meal — it’s an experience.

The sides were equally exceptional. The mac & cheese was decadently creamy, and the garlic broccoli added a perfectly crisp contrast. I also have to mention the cream of cilantro butter — a sinful addition that elevated the entire plate.

Drinks!!!!! Their whiskey, bourbon and wine selection is curated with the seriousness of a sommelier who really cares.

Final Verdict: This is not just a steakhouse. It’s a celebration of meat, mastery, and mood. Whether it's a special occasion or just an excuse to treat yourself, Carnivores Steakhouse delivers the kind of meal that lingers in your memory — and makes you want to come back before you’ve even left the table.

P.S. Ask for Maddie she makes everyone feel like VIP's — warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. She walked me through the steak selections like a seasoned expert, even pointing out the subtle flavor differences between the aged highlander New York Strip and the petite wagyu. Her recommendation's spot-on!!!!!

Maddie didn’t miss a beat. Her timing was flawless, her wine pairing suggestions elevated the meal!!!!! She made me feel welcome and relaxed without ever hovering. That’s a real skill. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and vibrant personality turned a great dinner into an unforgettable one. I'll absolutely be back — and we’ll be asking for...

I expected so much more from this place. Epic disappointment!!!! Calling your restaurant “Carnivores” and not being able to nail a temperature is sad. May as well rename it to “Briquettes “ or “Charcoals”. First, I ordered the $8.00 appetizer of jalapeño poppers, noting 4 came in an order, I expected 4 FULL chilies, stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped with bacon. Instead, I received 4 HALF chilies. That is a heck of a profit margin. In all fairness, the service was pretty good, the beer was cold, and the fries were great, however, a table of 4 with 2 entrees being burgers and 2 being tri-tip dishes were split in quality. I was initially impressed that they had tri-tip, and apparently they prepared it in an excellent fashion. Sadly, I didn’t get tri-tip, I ordered a burger, with a side of pulled pork topping the patty. I ordered medium rare, as much on the rare side as the cook was comfortable. My buddy ordered the same temp. We received over-well done patties. I could tell by looking at the burger that it was over cooked. I took a few bites of the burger, noting that the lettuce, onion, and tomato were fresh and crisp, the pulled pork had decent smoke flavor and added moisture to an otherwise sad, dry burger. After a few bites, I broke the burger down, ate the pulled pork, and turned the roughly half uneaten burger toward the outside if the table. A server, not my original server, came and asked how everything was and if we were done. At that point, I pointed out the abysmal failure on the burger, said she could take the plate, I had no interest in carrying a hockey puck home honestly. She apologized and asked if was going to be in the area for awhile, I replied that I would be around for a another week. She then offered me a gift card, which I refused because I knew I was not going to visit the restaurant again. I paid full price for an overcooked half-eaten burger patty. I would have accepted a reduced bill, you know, charge me for a pulled pork sandwich, remove the additional charge for the pulled pork, or something, perhaps a free beer even. No worries, I paid, left, and will...