Restaurants near Defiance

“Beautiful place for lunch and food was delicious. We got there early and it was already packed, after an hour of being opened. The view was nice, it was a little chilly so the server Gina got us a table inside. Our server Maddie was outstanding and so friendly with our party. My friends from London were really impressed with her style and charm as well. Prices were very reasonable for bottle of wine and glass of wine too. Food was hot and scumptous too. Definitely recommend this place to have a nice time out of the city.”

“We went to the new location in Wildwood on Father’s Day, with some friends, and it was refreshing watching the children playing games, and families together. This place is going to be a great success in Wildwood. Congratulations, we certainly enjoyed ourselves yesterday.”

“Beautiful place! The owners are great!”

“Stopped for a quick and enjoyed it”

“I hosted a baby shower for my daughter in the Barrel Room and it was the perfect place. The staff was so accommodating from the beginning to the end. Brooke and Emily had quick response times and very professional. Matt was our server and he was top notch along with the food on this special day! Thank you so much!”

“Outstanding. Little Pricey for pasta. We will definitely return. Food was amazing pizza was delicious”

“This was such a great date night restaurant! Tori was our server and she was amazing. The food was great and so were the drinks! Very catering to dietary restrictions. Will be back!”

“I stopped by Crumbl this week because they were offering a free dirty soda while introducing their new drink menu. I was excited to give it a try since I love trying dirty sodas from different places.

Unfortunately, the soda selection available for the promotion was pretty limited. While there are a lot of options advertised online, only a handful were available with the free offer, and most of them contained coconut. Since I can’t have coconut, I was left with the root beer option, which isn’t really my favorite. Because of that, I don’t feel like I got a fair chance to experience what their dirty sodas have to offer, so I’ll probably stick with my usual local spots for those.

Now, the cookies are a completely different story.

Crumbl cookies are always delicious. They’re huge, rich, and definitely made for sharing (or saving half for later!). They’re one of our favorite treats for birthdays, celebrations, or just because. I have a teenager, and while flowers might not impress her, surprising her with a Crumbl cookie absolutely does.

Ordering through the app is always quick and easy, and my orders have consistently been accurate. The only thing I’d love to see improved is the rewards program. It doesn’t really give me much incentive to visit more often.

Overall, while I wasn’t sold on the dirty soda experience, Crumbl’s cookies continue to be some of my favorite sweet treats. They’re the kind of dessert that’s worth splurging on every once in a while, and we’ll definitely keep coming back for the cookies.”

“When I needed a cake for an impromptu party I decided only 12 days ahead on, I picked up the phone and called Sweet Spot Cake Shoppe and reached out to Donna. I had a kinda, round about idea of what I was after, but honestly I just wanted 1/4 sheet 1/2 chocolate 1/2 white with LIGHT icing and I wanted the USMC Globe and Anchor logo and a RR track around the perimeter. Her FIRST ATTEMPT (that's right 1st) was a Grand Slam. This cake is for a Vietnam Combat Veteran Marine and I wanted it perfect. SSCS blew my expectations out of the water. In fact, I'd say came in about 20-25% less than the same at the big chain bakeries, not to mention it was one fresh, perfect cake, nothing misspelled or 3" of frosting on top of some dried out 4 day old cake that was mass produced. Made to order and more affordable! 5 stars across the board! Thanks for making the party complete!”

“4 friends went for lunch today and I got the same thing I always get, Penne with grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, mushrooms and garlic because it is amazing. But today, there were no artichoke hearts in it. It was still delicious, but when you are paying $14+ for lunch, your dish should have everything it advertises on the menu!”

“Beautiful cookies! I ordered some cookies from Anna’s dream cakes for an act of kindness that I was doing. They were so pretty and tasted wonderful too. I like to support local businesses and I will definitely be back!”

“We love eating at Bristol! We go every Sunday and love visiting with our bartender, Jess! She’s the best!”

“Absolutely the best Indian food in st Charles county. Had the goat curry and it was so good! I got the high spice level but if you can’t handle the heat they have mild levels as well. The sugar cane drink was so tasty and the ginger paired well with the spice. Highly recommend Persis Indian Grill. We will be a repeat customer!”

“Nice atmosphere with live music. Stopped in after work with a coworker and we got drinks and appetizers. No complaints at all, and our bartender Jodie (hope I spelled it correctly) was great and had really good suggestions.”

“Fell in love with The Cookie Box after driving by and buying a cookie on a whim. Have now been back 4 times for my family or for little gifts buying a variety of cookies. Purchased darling Easter bunny cookies for our Easter guests and everyone raved about them! Also was easy to pre-order and they were accommodating when I asked for a last minute change to our pick up. Highly recommend!!”

“Best Gyro I've had in years!”

“We had our son and daughter in law’s rehearsal dinner at Mellow Mushroom and boy, did we choose a great place! They had us all set up for 25 people beautifully when we arrived and was quickly introduced to our amazing server, Katie. Between her and her crew of helpers (for lack of a better word), we were taken care of so well. Tara, the bartender also tended to us with quick and excellent service. The general manager Ahmad checked on us several times to be sure we were happy and everyone was taken care of. Food and drinks were quickly and deliciously served and enjoyed. The atmosphere is so fun and upbeat. I don’t think we had one problem (except us being 7 minutes late - so sorry about that!!). We go to Mellow Mushroom as a couple and a family and now we can add as a wedding party and extended family. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!”

“We hosted our 25-year High School reunion at Barrels Taphouse & Grill, and it could not have gone better! The atmosphere was perfect — fun, relaxed, and spacious enough for everyone to mingle and reconnect. A huge shoutout to our amazing servers, Lauren and Abby, who went above and beyond all night! They kept everything running smoothly, handled our big crowd with total professionalism, and made sure no one’s glass was ever empty. And a special thank-you to Anne, for being so accommodating and easy to work with from the very start. Her support and hospitality made planning the event effortless. If you’re looking for a great place to host an event — or just grab some great food and drinks — Barrels Taphouse & Grill is the place to go!”

“Always friendly, prompt service and delicious offerings. A great place to have a little treat!”

“This restaurant was fabulous! The staff is warm and friendly! We felt like we were back in Italy. Everything we had from cocktails, wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert was impeccable! We love this place and recommend it to everyone, it's a hidden gem. This is one of our favorite restaurants. WE WILL BE BACK!”

“Best chocolate covered raisins ever!”

“Wonderfully friendly staff, amazing in house crafted syrup! Breakfast burrito was “the best!” according to my husband! My iced coffee with Spanish vanilla is fantastic!”

“Excellent Peruvian food and service is always top notch.”

“Good ambience and a very clean, well organized shop. The bar is a plus for hanging out and having a sip and a stogie. They have many good cigars but the selection is fairly slim. I will definitely visit when i'm in the area.”

“I had an amazing experience with J+B Wellness Company! From the moment I connected with them, their professionalism and genuine care for their clients really stood out. The team is knowledgeable, supportive, and truly committed to helping you achieve your wellness goals. Everything feels personalized, not one-size-fits-all, which makes a huge difference.”

“I ordered a 30th birthday cake from here and it was wonderful. It was a Scooby Doo themed and they did a wonderful job and the cake tasted great. I would recommend to anyone!”

“The BEST burger and wings in town. The fried chicken is also amazing. Always worth the drive.”

“always great so many choices great service”

“Great food every time! Friendly service. Small neighborhood place that's very well run. The owners grew up in the restaurant business and are the niece and nephew of Al Baker, the famous Clayton restaurateur from 1960's-1994. They get amazing specials in like Chilean Sea Bass and south African lobster tails. Fair prices too.......

Just visited again today and great as always. Come here every time I'm in St. Louis.”

“They won best restaurant of 2023 for a reason. This place is absolutely insane and less people should sleep on it.”