New American Restaurants near Venice, IL

“Love the food here! It's always nice to go somewhere on days you are pressed for time or don't want to cook that doesn't taste like fast food. The everyday selections here are options you'd cook in your own kitchen. The staff are welcoming, friendly and always greet you with a smile or make you laugh. As a locally owned business it's even better to know the support goes to long standing members of the community. It feels like going to your family's house.

What I liked most about the food is it's not over seasoned! So much of the food nowadays is heavily seasoned to the point it just tastes like salt.“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

“Came in exspecting hot just fine on some chicken fish gyros salad with the Chicago flavor maybe,since I am from Chicago,not only did Malik and family match the Chicago flavor swag.they made me feel like a family member coming over to have a family meal. Not at all that I feel like a customer buying a consumer product thank you Malik and family one of the things me and my fiancée was worried was eating since we are away from home for at least 30 days. On behalf of me and Amber we can rest because Chicago fish chicken and grill relies our stress love you guys Malik“

“Every time I visit, it’s an entirely new experience. The staff here is as amazing as their culinary creations. Cannot recommend enough. The new patio is gorgeous.“

“went there Saturday and was upstairs at the bar i think it was close to 6. well anyhow the bartender was awesome! food was really awesome. I think i had the st louis burger. I was telling people that was a 2 hand burger! was really full after eating that. even though u were real busy food was great and people were friendly!“

“I just went to the fountain for the first time yesterday evening. I will definitely be back! If I lived in Stlouis I would go there often but unfortunately I live 2 hours away. I dined there with my sister and two of my nieces. Everything we ordered was so good! The cocktails are very good, especially the Love Potion #9 ice cream martini! We loved the dill pickle potato soup! A must try if you love dill pickles, you gotta try it! The hot roast beef sandwich, buffalo chicken dip, salads and sundae we had were all delicious! Our server was great too. I can't wait to go back!“

“We have been going to Blood and Sand for several years and always enjoy dining there.They have an extensive cocktail, wine, liquor selection with mocktails for those who don't imbibe. The food is consistently delicious and the service is excellent. You can order courses a la carte or choose the five or ten course tasting menu. Wines to accompany each course are available. They can accommodate vegetarians and pescatarians but appreciate prior notice. There is a special chef's tasting which requires reservations and a week's notice for vegans. They have a club membership with yearly dues which gives you reduced pricing, a pre-dinner appetizer and a glass of bubbly, and the opportunity to attend special events. We are members and the money saved has made up for the dues in about six visits. On a busy night, it can be somewhat noisy due to the high ceilings-we ask to sit in the area adjacent to the kitchen because it is quieter. We usually have a cocktail and the tasting menu and the cost is around $200 without tip.“

“4 stars for fingerling potatoes. 5 stars for Sleigh Bells “Rill Rill”.“

“So glad we found this gem in STL while we were in town today. There was a wait, which we expected, but we quickly found a spot at the bar. Service was great and the food was wonderful. Coffee was perfect. The strawberry French toast is to die for. My husband had the pastrami omelette and loved it. Was nice to meet and chat with the owner, Joshua, who was super friendly. Great breakfast spot! Can’t wait to go back next time we are in town!“

“Definitely a nice place to enjoy your evening! They have ALL the liquor, a nice environment, good food, + hoohaks… One stop shop‼️“

“Great food, great service, great atmosphere, & great vibes!!!“

“This place is wonderful. Make it a date night experience. Food is off the charts amazing. The staff is attentive, caring and kind. This is one of those Gems.“

“Quiche was amazing served with mixed greens“

“Great cocktails, food, and service. Maggie was a great waitress!“

“Cocktails. Food. Service. Music. Vibe. Everything was top tier. Had a lovely time and we will be back again. We made a reservation on Google, it was simple and we got sat right away. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Absolutely amazing! The food and drinks were outstanding and the service was even better. Couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Can’t wait to go back. If you’re looking for a nice restaurant with the best food, this is it!“

“The food and drinks were amazing! Great service and an overall great dining experience. Best sazerac I’ve had in a long time and the salmon was delicious!“

“Has gluten free options, healthy fresh food and drink options. Love the staff and ambiance. I Always shop for plants or gifts in their gift shop after eating.“

“Ok, here’s the thing… I love food. And when I say I love food, you might think I’m a huge person or a food critic or a chef or just a dramatic fan. Well, I am actually an artist, and I… I can tell you in no uncertain terms, that the food we received was *high art.* I don’t mean the kind of pretentious high art food that is served in tiny portions and so beautiful that you almost don’t want to eat it. I mean that it was masterfully created—flavorful, textured to perfection, filling, and lamentable *only* in that I wish I’d had room for more. We started with the stuffed mushroom appetizer—which I’ll admit is not usually my favorite, but my wife generally loves—served upon a sprinkle of arugula and a slashed drizzle of balsamic glaze. Imma tell ya… I like stuffed mushrooms now. My wife ordered an entrée of eggplant Parmesan—one that she doesn’t care to make often for herself only because (and I’m quoting), “It’s a pain in the a$$ to cook.” I ordered linguine Pomodoro with added shrimp and had the steamed mussels appetizer served with my entrée, so that I could add them in (as I *do* love a tutto mare). Since my wife’s entrée was one of her favorites, and I don’t generally care for it, I left her to it, concentrating on my own. I shucked all the mussels and strained their accompanying shallots and bacon into my linguine leaving the garlic and cilantro pesto behind for bread dipping. OH [*clap*clap*clap*]—I forgot to mention the bread. They served a fantastic mini loaf of the softest bread topped with caramelized onions alongside fresh grated Parmesan in olive oil. Upon our finishing it off, I asked for a second helping. Back to the entrée… My first actual bite was of the mussels, and that bite was fantastic. Then I had one of the shrimp… and… here’s the thing… I am a poet, and I also write children’s books, so when I tell you that I simply do not have a superlative sufficient to describe the shrimp, you know I’m being serious. It was warm, seasoned, and snappy as shrimp should be, but it gave me pause—as Anton Ego in Ratatouille. * First, doubt—that I had experienced something so specifically wonderful before * Then, a quick scan from childhood to now for confirmation * And lastly, the comfort that can only come from those happiest memories of childhood—Christmas mornings on receiving more than you could ever have hoped for, Halloween nights’ preparations for what giggles and terrors were to come, and burrito-you ensconced in soft blankets straight from the dryer Then of course, the rest of the dish, twirled and slurped—not too quickly… every bite a confirmation and yet still a revelation. Here again, my only lament that I must see a portion of it boxed to leave room for dessert. And… dessert. Oh, boy… Seeing all of the items, my wife and I—in celebration of our 26th anniversary—decided on the sampler. Listen up, folks: flourless chocolate torta, crème custard napoleon, and gooey butter cake. JFC are you serious? Every bite more sumptuous—more scrumptious than the last. Every bit a reassurance that I will return. Our server, Chelsea, was commendable not only for her menu knowledge and sense of humor, but it’s not for nothing that she was absolutely on top of it with regard to my tea refills (which were many, as our dinner took place after a dehydratingly-busy workday for me). We will definitely be returning to Eleven Eleven, whereupon I intend to try a few different items, my palate then flooded with new sensations—new wonders… my only lament that I will not ever have that “first time experience” again.“

“It was such a great time! Food excellent, wine even better and the atmosphere was so awesome. Low lighting just a great vibe“

“Hands down best brunch I’ve ever had. Pork belly eggs Benedict and the barbacoa & chorizo tacos were absolutely amazing! Will come back here. Music was on point as well🥚“

“Always fast, great temperature, amazing taste and quality of fresh ingredients. It has become one of my favorite spots to grab a quick bite to eat! The prices are also fantastic especially compared to most other places, with very generous portions.“

“Wonderful experience all around. From their delicious unique cocktails at the bar with very knowledgeable staff, to the amazing food experiences we had for dinner. Fantastic wine list with a really unique experience!“

“This is the perfect venue for any large gathering or celebration - the best food,m and an awesome atmosphere!“

“Been enjoying The Royale most weeks since 2015. Best bar and restaurant in town. A gem. Chill tavern vibes, DJs, local art, gorgeous courtyard, old movies, vinyl records, and a stellar menu. Owner Steve is the best. Get the fish tacos, a fresh margarita, a local beer, or whatever you’re into. Hell, I’m about to head there right now writing this review. I’m not even joking.“

“The waiter was excellent! The food was amazing. The entire staff did a awesome job with greeting and service! I will definitely be back🎉🥰“

“World Class musicians and a well designed venue make Jazz St. Louis an excellent choice for a wonderful afternoon or evening of entertainment.“

“we have been here a few times since we moved up here in October and it is one of our absolute favorite spots. we drive 30min to come here even though we have plenty of closer shops. ❤️❤️“

“Ashley have good customer service food was on point I will be shopping again“

“Food is great and served in reasonable time. The waitress could be more attentive to patrons seeing that the tip is added to the bill and paid before even receiving food. I asked for something and she forgot and brought it to the table 15 minutes later after I was almost done with meal. Had to ask for water, waitress only filled up my husband’s glass not mine and both were pretty much empty and I wasn’t even asked if I wanted more water. Hopefully this is read and improved on my return visit. It least it shows me how to tip next time 😏“

“We had a very fun time playing Tuesday night trivia with our three kids. Great bites, good beers, excellent service & friendly atmosphere. 10/10 recommended!“

“As a person with Celiac visiting your town I felt so welcome and safe- and it was a huge treat to eat an entire plate of yummy fried goodness that was safely prepared for someone like me. But the awesomeness didn’t stop there- the friendly bartender shared more Celiac safe local hotspots with us as well!“

“Best Gyro I have found in st.louis.“

“Great atmosphere and service. They have a limited but diverse beer and beverage selection. The cocktails are made with attention. And if you're hungry (or even if you aren't), the food is not too be missed. Creative top notch selection of bay snacks and sandwiches. It's very laid back with live music almost every night and lots of recreational fun - pool, darts, games, etc. And then they also have a comfortable outdoor patio in the back, where you can bring your dog.“

“I went to Lit at Molly's where they have holiday drinks and Xmas decor. It looked awesome. All the drinks are $14 and I didn't like one and they wouldn't let me swap it or anything. It was $11 p/p to get in, so I'm not sure why they couldn't swap a drink. Id taken 1 sip. I clearly didn't like it. Oh well, nice otherwise.“

“The loaded potatoes and coffee are to die for. Now open evenings as well. Feels like home.“

“T is a wonderful and attentive bar tender. She greeted myself and my crew upon arriving, and she made sure that we were good throughout our visit. She was very nice and cool and her knowledge of drinks and the food menu was great. She has a wonderful spirit and she made our time at the bistro a blast. The food was wonderful and the venue itself was very clean and well kept. The food is consistently good, which is a plus and I always have such a good time when I come.“

“We came in with a party of 14. We were seated in a dark back room. We had to use the flashlights on our phones to read the menu. Drink menu is deceiving, I ordered an old fashion and was charged $6 for the drink and $8 for the whiskey. The first drink tasted like orange and simple syrup only, not good. Everyone's food came out at different times with one person not receiving their food until after everyone else was done eating. The pomfret tots were NOT good. No one at our table liked them, they were pasty, dense fried mashed potato balls, basically. Our waiter had ZERO personality and was not friendly. When we left and walked through the front it was like a different restaurant. The tables in the front had good lighting and that area of the restaurant had a different ambiance and vibe. It was like we walked into a completely different restaurant. Not the worst place I've ever been but definitely not good. No one in our party was impressed, we will not be back.“

“Would I recommend Blue Strawberry? Yes or no, those are my only options? How about maybe, depends… I am not a complainer but here goes. This was our second time at B.S. The first time was great, no issues enjoyed the show drinks and food. However, the second time (on 7/27/25) we arrived and were put in the back corner (by the sound board) and it took over 45 minutes for someone to take our order and that was only after several patrons complained. Finally, the owner came over with some excuse about being backed up and he was reminded some of us had been here almost an hour and nobody ever check on us (remember this place has a $15 dollar food and drink minimum per person). Now, one would think when you own a business and patrons are complaining that you as the owner would step up and take an order? Nope, he walked away and went and found a worker who eventually came over and took 1/2 of the back sections orders while skipping the other half. Eventually, a young lady finally appeared in our area and took our orders (after coming back 2x to verify what we ordered). Our drinks came out right away but the fries I ordered never came out. I find out later that they were delivered to the wrong table and the customer said I didn’t order fries, but I’ll take them. You would think as a server you might go gee, if that table didn’t order the fries, I wonder what table did? Nope! I eventually had to go to the bar and complain and I finally got the fries. Now FF to the end of the show and we NEVER got a bill, everyone around us did, but not us. I could have easily walked out and never paid my tab but momma didn’t raise me like that, so I went to the bar, found a server and settled my $50 tab. I had to chase down every aspect of my “dinner theater” experience. I like the venue, I like the concept but NOBODY appeared to know what was going on last night.“

“Great crawfish boil and music“

“Hands down best brunch I’ve ever had. Pork belly eggs Benedict and the barbacoa & chorizo tacos were absolutely amazing! Will come back here. Music was on point as well🥚“

“Came in exspecting hot just fine on some chicken fish gyros salad with the Chicago flavor maybe,since I am from Chicago,not only did Malik and family match the Chicago flavor swag.they made me feel like a family member coming over to have a family meal. Not at all that I feel like a customer buying a consumer product thank you Malik and family one of the things me and my fiancée was worried was eating since we are away from home for at least 30 days. On behalf of me and Amber we can rest because Chicago fish chicken and grill relies our stress love you guys Malik“

“AMAZING!!!!
This was an event on EventBrite.
Wine tasting 4-Coarse meal.
I was solo. However, I was welcomed to sit at a couples table and I'm glad I did!
Great Conversations & laughs all night long!
With Outstanding food and wine!!
Our Host did a FANTASTIC job.
I heard of Sashas just never been.
I am now a fan & will be back even if I cone solo!
Just Outstanding!
Great Chefs!
Yes I purchased wine.
My clients are worth it!“

“Sublime! The food here is delicious. The hummuses are second to none! Tel Aviv right in the heart of St. Louis.“

“Great brunch! The traditional is my go-to brunch meal.“

“Attended a wedding here & it was a beautiful venue in a cute area of town!“

“I drove down to the Boind’ry last night ( June 10, 2022 ) for drinks and dinner and a great time because it’s not only an after work businessman v bar but a mix of wealthy and not so wealthy clientele and sadly it was closed with 4 or 5 guys sitting in the bar talking who I am assuming we’re the owners.Come on guys do NOT shut Boundry down forever because I can tell you better that anyone what made your restaurant / bar the “it spot” for so many years and standing room only most nights in the bar….it was the super cool bartenders like Bruce doing magic tricks and all the other cool bartenders and attractive wait staff that poured great drinks and bartenders were all very entertaining!A bartender can either make or break a bar environment!Any problems of lost customers can be directly attributed to losing colorful charismatic bartenders so hire some great bartenders and open again and word will spread like wildfire and the line of crowds will be down the block again waiting to get in!Some restaurants have free hors d’oeuvres or shrimp or taco bar but none of that matters! What does matter is your bartenders!Years ago at TGI Friday on Ellison Place they had the best bartenders in town doing juggling tricks with bottles the bartenders nickname was Psycho! LolWonderful memories … same for Boundry!So stop obsessing over the menu and get the best bartenders and friendliest and funny and attractive bartenders possible and the Biundry will be the now “it spot” again for another 20 years!“

“Wife and I decided to hit the easy button after walking nine holes and grab lunch at Ruthie’s. Had been years since I’d eaten there, and certainly delivered! Sat on the patio overlooking the 9th hole, and bartender came to take our drink and food orders. Had the 2nd Shift Brooligan, which was a great IPA. We split a toasted ravioli app and the Crush Burger. Ravs we’re good, burger was absolute fire. Fries were hot and crispy, the way they should be!

Vegetarian options: They have a Black bean burger for the veggie in your life.“

“I had the Cherokee Waffle. It was amazing. Who would have thought that pico de gallo, chorizo, feta cheese, maple syrup, and a waffle could play so well together. Advertised as a regional dish, I'm glad I discovered this one. Awesome flavor combination.“

“Pretty big bar. The inside has a few games to play but I imagine summer time is when they pick up with business. There are sand volleyball courts and a huge patio. The patio is partially covered in some areas. The best part of the patio is you can bring you dog!!“