my boyfriend and i came here during our first night in st. louis. the atmosphere was nice and casual- people chatting at the tables outside and hanging out around the bar. we ordered some food and it was surprisingly delightful- you never know with bar food. the burgers tasted freshly grilled and the service was great. we ordered drinks at the bar and the bartender poured really well. great bang for our buck. the owner (i presume) came out and greeted us and complimented my boyfriends hair and told me i looked great! seriously so kind and welcoming which was so impactful because i get really anxious in unfamiliar places. if we lived in st. louis, that would 100% be out go to bar. when we return, we’ll definitely...
Read moreA downtown gem! A dear friend of mine turned me on to this fabulous place and I am so happy that he did. I think yesterday was my fourth visit, and the food has always been extremely good. On a whim, instead of getting one of their yummy burgers, I got the daily special which was some sort of delicious Hawaiian pork sandwich. It was "melt in your mouth" delicious and I easily had enough to enjoy the next day. The bun was soft and fresh, the pork cutlets, ham, some sort of yummy aioli and slaw were a wonderful flavor celebration. My compliments to the chef! Courtney behind the bar is a gem, and she knew pretty much every guest who sat at the bar and she was very warm and...
Read moreJPs is a local place with that gritty "dive bar" feel. After wandering around for a half hour looking for something that was open on Monday, a local saw us wandering and told us that the burgers were great and we wouldn't regret Jack Patrick's as our choice. She was absolutely right! Although they were short staffed, the food was excellent and we enjoyed our time at the bar. A couple of beers and a double for $20 - good prices. And the smash burgers were excellent - could definitely taste the freshness. My hubby loved his salad, and the fries were great too. Not a chic place by any measure, but for some beers, good food, darts and hanging with friends, it's a...
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