I’ve been here twice. Food is amazing. Get the veal dumplings. Awesome bartender; great drinks and has great food recommendations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Dumplings
Garret Gutting
Somehow I forgot to review SSC when I ate here a few months ago, which is weird because I tell everyone how great it was.The ambiance here is very nice and the service is fantastic. But of course the food is the driving force here. The beef tartare was an awesome and unique appetizer that you'll only see at a high end place. The broccoli salad was excellent and presented beautifully. The duck was by far the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked on the inside with an amazing crunch and sauce on the outside. The chicken and pasta were also both great.I keep a list of restaurants in St Louis to try, from burger places to high end establishments. Sidney Street Cafe will remain at the top of that list and I'll be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Nook
We had a private room with about 25 guests. Excellent service, food, and setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Dell
Good service. Good atmosphere. Caesar salad bland. Steak was not great. Covered in sauce too peppery.
Mark Carter
This is one of my wife and I favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, the food is absolutely amazing and the staff is welcoming and truly make you feel like family. Jason is always amazing and the best in our eyes. Thank you all for a wonderful birthday dinner and time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan O.
The food, the service, the ambiance was all phenomenal! Great date night place! The scallops were a must
Pam S.
My husband and I were new to this restaurant and had reservations for Valentine's Eve. We have heard so many compliments from friends and were excited to dine here. The service was friendly, informative and professional. Ambiance was pleasant, however my husband and I were seated at a tiny table in a narrow pathway where wait staff were constantly moving past serving clients or bussing tables. All of this activity in close proximity to our table did not make for a relaxing dining experience. Unfortunately I ordered the duck. All three pieces were tough with the larger piece being completely inedible due to the oversight to remove a tough tendon which my knife would not even cut. The chef apologized and removed the cost from our bill. Fair enough but a classier move on his part would have been to offer to make small plate of a different dish, one of the pastas would have been quick, at no charge. I left hungry and disappointed. With such a dynamic Saint Louis restaurant scene, II'll choose to eat somewhere else in the future.
Elias S.
My wife and I absolutely LOVED this place! My steak was perfect, the service was excellent, and the restaurant was gorgeous. The restaurant is unassuming from the outside but as soon as you walk in you can already smell how good the food is going to be. This was the crown jewel of our date night experience last year.
Thomas S.
The pictures don't do it justice. The food is phenomenal. We had the lobster turnover and veal dumplings to start. The lobster was rich in a spanakopita esque layering that was pallet cleansing. The veal dumplings were in a delicious soy sauce that ripened the taste buds. The duck was tender and juicy with elegant sauces. The service was well researched, kind, and quick. The ambience was perfect for an intimate date with a long time partner or a budding romance. We will be going back.
Truly the best dining experience I've had in a long time. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary at Sidney Street Cafe and were beyond impressed by the astounding service and delectable food. A special shoutout to our waitress, Alyssa, for making our anniversary one to remember! When we first entered, we noticed that the ambiance is quite romantic, complimented by the dim lighting and minimal noise. We had made reservations in advance and were seated quickly. We started with the lobster turnovers which were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and had a small kick of spice that was much appreciated. The starter plate and the complementary beignets had us hopeful that the next course would not disappoint. We ordered two pasta dishes, the cavatelli and the malfadine per our waitress' recommendations. The pasta texture of the cavatelli was pillowy soft and the sauce was light and fresh. The malfadine was stronger in flavor; the duck sausage added a strong kick but was nicely accompanied by the acidity of the lemon. We also added a side of creamed brussel sprouts, which we felt was alright since we expected it to be creamy instead of a liquid consistency, but it did not steer away from the entrees themselves. The true driving force of this five star rating was the impeccable service. Alyssa was heartwarming, personable, and seemed genuine in wanting to make this special occasion unforgettable. She had brought over a complimentary dessert-- dark chocolate turtle brownie with vanilla ice cream on the side. It was the perfect ending to an incredible night. I would highly recommend Sidney Street Cafe if you love great service and an even greater dinner!
Daphne B.
Sídney Street is our go-to for celebrations. It's a great environment where you can either dress up or down and never feel out of place. The service is top notch with the waiters being super attentive. Make sure to make a reservation because usually this place is packed and street parking is usually available. Would highly recommend you start your meal with the lobster turnovers and cesar salad. We tried all three types of the beef tenderloins and my favorite was au poivre- think peppercorn encrusted tenderloin with seasonal veggies and a lil mashed potatoes. I love this place!
Holly R.
We decided last minute to try and grab a table for a Saturday night dinner. We decided to sit at the end of the bar and I am so glad we did!! We had amazing service from the bartender. He was always attentive and very quick! The food was delicious as ever! We ordered the crudo of the night, veal dumplings, mushroom risotto, the duck! We have eaten her several times and are always delighted with the food and the service!
John Schwab
One of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis. Make sure you get the veal dumplings and lobster turn overs as appetizers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Goodpaster
Outstanding food and every component of it, the cook, texture, sauces, etc were well executed. Awesome service too. Ask for Mary. I drank probably 5 waters and every time I looked over they were refilling it which was indicative of how attentive they were to the guests!
Fantastic dining experience!
I’ve been here twice. Food is amazing. Get the veal dumplings. Awesome bartender; great drinks and has great food recommendations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Dumplings
Somehow I forgot to review SSC when I ate here a few months ago, which is weird because I tell everyone how great it was.The ambiance here is very nice and the service is fantastic. But of course the food is the driving force here. The beef tartare was an awesome and unique appetizer that you'll only see at a high end place. The broccoli salad was excellent and presented beautifully. The duck was by far the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked on the inside with an amazing crunch and sauce on the outside. The chicken and pasta were also both great.I keep a list of restaurants in St Louis to try, from burger places to high end establishments. Sidney Street Cafe will remain at the top of that list and I'll be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a private room with about 25 guests. Excellent service, food, and setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good service. Good atmosphere. Caesar salad bland. Steak was not great. Covered in sauce too peppery.
This is one of my wife and I favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, the food is absolutely amazing and the staff is welcoming and truly make you feel like family. Jason is always amazing and the best in our eyes. Thank you all for a wonderful birthday dinner and time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food, the service, the ambiance was all phenomenal! Great date night place! The scallops were a must
My husband and I were new to this restaurant and had reservations for Valentine's Eve. We have heard so many compliments from friends and were excited to dine here. The service was friendly, informative and professional. Ambiance was pleasant, however my husband and I were seated at a tiny table in a narrow pathway where wait staff were constantly moving past serving clients or bussing tables. All of this activity in close proximity to our table did not make for a relaxing dining experience. Unfortunately I ordered the duck. All three pieces were tough with the larger piece being completely inedible due to the oversight to remove a tough tendon which my knife would not even cut. The chef apologized and removed the cost from our bill. Fair enough but a classier move on his part would have been to offer to make small plate of a different dish, one of the pastas would have been quick, at no charge. I left hungry and disappointed. With such a dynamic Saint Louis restaurant scene, II'll choose to eat somewhere else in the future.
My wife and I absolutely LOVED this place! My steak was perfect, the service was excellent, and the restaurant was gorgeous. The restaurant is unassuming from the outside but as soon as you walk in you can already smell how good the food is going to be. This was the crown jewel of our date night experience last year.
The pictures don't do it justice. The food is phenomenal. We had the lobster turnover and veal dumplings to start. The lobster was rich in a spanakopita esque layering that was pallet cleansing. The veal dumplings were in a delicious soy sauce that ripened the taste buds. The duck was tender and juicy with elegant sauces. The service was well researched, kind, and quick. The ambience was perfect for an intimate date with a long time partner or a budding romance. We will be going back.
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Truly the best dining experience I've had in a long time. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary at Sidney Street Cafe and were beyond impressed by the astounding service and delectable food. A special shoutout to our waitress, Alyssa, for making our anniversary one to remember! When we first entered, we noticed that the ambiance is quite romantic, complimented by the dim lighting and minimal noise. We had made reservations in advance and were seated quickly. We started with the lobster turnovers which were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and had a small kick of spice that was much appreciated. The starter plate and the complementary beignets had us hopeful that the next course would not disappoint. We ordered two pasta dishes, the cavatelli and the malfadine per our waitress' recommendations. The pasta texture of the cavatelli was pillowy soft and the sauce was light and fresh. The malfadine was stronger in flavor; the duck sausage added a strong kick but was nicely accompanied by the acidity of the lemon. We also added a side of creamed brussel sprouts, which we felt was alright since we expected it to be creamy instead of a liquid consistency, but it did not steer away from the entrees themselves. The true driving force of this five star rating was the impeccable service. Alyssa was heartwarming, personable, and seemed genuine in wanting to make this special occasion unforgettable. She had brought over a complimentary dessert-- dark chocolate turtle brownie with vanilla ice cream on the side. It was the perfect ending to an incredible night. I would highly recommend Sidney Street Cafe if you love great service and an even greater dinner!
Sídney Street is our go-to for celebrations. It's a great environment where you can either dress up or down and never feel out of place. The service is top notch with the waiters being super attentive. Make sure to make a reservation because usually this place is packed and street parking is usually available. Would highly recommend you start your meal with the lobster turnovers and cesar salad. We tried all three types of the beef tenderloins and my favorite was au poivre- think peppercorn encrusted tenderloin with seasonal veggies and a lil mashed potatoes. I love this place!
We decided last minute to try and grab a table for a Saturday night dinner. We decided to sit at the end of the bar and I am so glad we did!! We had amazing service from the bartender. He was always attentive and very quick! The food was delicious as ever! We ordered the crudo of the night, veal dumplings, mushroom risotto, the duck! We have eaten her several times and are always delighted with the food and the service!
One of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis. Make sure you get the veal dumplings and lobster turn overs as appetizers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding food and every component of it, the cook, texture, sauces, etc were well executed. Awesome service too. Ask for Mary. I drank probably 5 waters and every time I looked over they were refilling it which was indicative of how attentive they were to the guests!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup, Caramelized Scallops, Turtle Brownie