8 Best Gastropubs near Kirkwood

“It was my first time at the Bar Louie in Kirkwood. We had a great time and experience at this location, much better than the Chesterfield location experience, which is closer to our house. I think it was so much better because of our bartender Kelsey. She was so great and so much fun! She checked on us regularly, made sure our drinks were never empty (which is a hard job when it comes to my husbands drinking), and was very knowledgeable of the menu. We will definitely make the extra drive to Kirkwood just so she can be our bartender!“

“The real note to make here is that our server was absolutely outstanding, she was so pleasant, knowledgeable, kind and attentive to our table... Probably the best server / waitress I have encountered in a very long time. She was a delight. The food was very good. The only thing I had some pretty mixed emotions about was that we were asked to leave after 75 mins due to an incoming reservation. We had a reservation at 5:00 and there was a table at the bar we moved to to finish our cocktails... the couple that was with us were a little more bothered than I was over it, but I would probably still go again. It was a overall a good experience.“

“We stayed at the Cheshire hotel and were fortunate to have Basso on the premises! We met a friend here the first night of our stay. The restaurant is in the basement. The atmosphere was inviting with gas lit wall lights, a center bar with booths and high tops. Autumn was a wonderful server. She was so pleasant and informative. We really enjoyed having her as our server. Happy hour is from 4 to 6. We tried the fried meatballs, which were great. The lemon ravioli and the shrimp pasta dish were both delicious. Prices were reasonable. When you dine, the food taste and quality are top priority, but when the food is phenomenal and the service and atmosphere are just as good, it makes the experience memorable. We ended up returning on our second night! Julie was our server and we really enjoyed her, too. She was helpful and interested in our satisfaction! We tried the Brussel sprouts, an heirloom salad with delicious bread. Our entrees were the butcher steak and the burger. The steak was wood fired and super tender! The burger was delicious. The fries and shishito peppers were very good. We highly recommend this hidden gem and thank Autumn and Julie for making our stay in St. Louis so memorable! Oh, try the Secret Door specialty drink, a next level Old Fashioned“

“The food was below par but everything else was great. I got a table right away and was served by Kaitlyn. If you are able to request being in her section, do it! I was never worried about waiting to oder and when I did, my drink came very soon after. I got the garlic French dip and I think it's over priced for how little good lean meat you get. A few bites had too chewy of fat. Half of the homemade chips were crispy so that was nice, but I would've loved every chip to be able to break in half and not bend.Still, you should go and give this place a shot!“

“This is a fun place to eat! It's a typical bar & grill but they have old movies playing on a projector and lots of pop culture memorabilia. It leans towards 80's rock metal bands etc. We got burgers and fries and were very happy with the service. They were friendly and took time to chat with us. I'd go back!“

“Went for lunch, and had the poke bowl, smash burger, and the turkey club. Highly recommend the gyro salad. Everything was delicious, and Billy was top notch and super knowledgeable and had great recommendations. The elderberry martini was quite delightful.“

“Outstanding visit. The bartender recommended the lunch special. I got the Wedge salad and fries. I ordered the bone in wings "hot". All outstanding. Chill atmosphere. Employees who actually care about their jobs (so refreshing). Greeted right away. Great small talk. I appreciate it, and can tell they update their oil in the fryers. This is a place that cares about the quality and preparation of food and employs good industry people.Parking: Big fenced off parking.“

“The food here is wonderful (I personally recommend the pear and goat salad!) The staff here are kind if you're visiting the city and are open to questions about the menu. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are a HOOT with the live band for the evening! Especially great for people celebrating birthdays and even weddings, 10/10 recommend even for a quick bite“