26 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Defiance

“From the road, Defiance Ridge Winery looks like just another winery. But inside is where the magic happens.  Defiance Ridge, they get it. They understand that sometimes, you want more than just a wine tasting. You want an experience.

And what an experience it was.  We got a table by the fireplace – and the view was beautiful, even on the gray winter day. The friendly staff guided us through the menu, which, bless their hearts, had something for everyone, even a gluten-free fella like myself.

I'll admit, I felt a pang of sadness when I saw those golden fries go by – a crispy, salty forbidden fruit. But they had more gluten-free options than most places I go to. And my burger? A masterpiece.  Juicy, cooked to perfection, is the kind of burger that makes you close your eyes and savor the moment. And their coleslaw was nothing that I'd seen before but delicious! My friend, equally delighted with their own plates, pulled pork sandwiches, and chicken salad on a fresh croissant, declared it a unanimous win. Oh, and let's not forget dessert -French beignets with the raspberry coulis.  My wife, a woman of discerning taste, declared the beignets transcendent. And the wine?   The real surprise was the Raisin Ranch –  my favorite choice.  My friend bought a bottle to pair with salmon.

Defiance Ridge, you've won me over.  This isn't just a winery; it's a destination. A place where the food is as captivating as the view, and the company is just as good as the wine. Consider this a standing reservation – I'll be back.“

“Dog friendly, great pizza and beer! Friendly owners and customers!“

“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!“

“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!“

“If you are looking for a change of pace and taste in a hot dog. Highly recommend Dirty Dogz in O’Fallon MO. Great service, many options in a hot dog. Locally owned so visit. We will be back for sure.“

“Arguably the best smash burger around…for only $6 on Mondays?! Always great staff and consistent every time. Love Shortleaf!“

“Great atmosphere and experience. Would highly recommend!!!“

“First time trying the iced Blondie ! Sorry Starbucks but I found my new love for iced coffee ❤️“

“Point Labaddie is true to a cliche in the bar/brewery scene in the since that it "feels like home" to me in a way that few places ever have. I'd gladly venture as far as saying it felt closer to home than any house I resided in during my stay in Missouri. Its not just in the drinks, music, or the atmosphere. It's not all because of the man that say down and told me about his over 500 days of backpacking he'd recently completed right before relating over both having a flight to Colorado the following week. It may be a large part, but it's not all due to my boy cookin up fire tacos on the grill out front. Its the way everything comes together to make you feel like your loved and surrounded by family even though you're a long, long ways from home. I will add in now that I'm writing this from my couch at home overlooking Pikes Peak, but I'll always be looking forward to the next song or picking circle, the next fire, the next story, and the next delicious brew with everyone at Point Labaddie!“

“Love the bartenders at Crossroads! Everyone is so nice there, we love the game shelf, and it’s well-behaved dog friendly!“

“The entire staff was very knowledgeable of the menu and provided impeccable service to both myself and my girlfriend. They took their time to explain the different drinks and were very patient when we placed our order. I would recommend Frankie Martins to anyone in the Cottleville area!“

“Absolutely amazing! The service was amazing and the atmosphere was calm with little shops to go to. The mushroom swiss burger was amazing, though it could use a touch more seasoning. The cookie butter pie was also delicious! I look forward to going back and hopefully bringing some friends with.“

“I do NOT recommend this restaurant. We have always loved Letty Lou’s and were disappointed when they closed after the fire. Today, we were finally able to step in to grab lunch for our family. While the server was kind and seated us quickly, after 15 minutes we left. We have two small children and ordered our food and drinks upon sitting down. After 15 minutes, we still had not received our drinks but watched our server take several other orders. There were three servers working and the restaurant was not full. I expected to wait awhile for food, but not for a glass of water.“

“Excellent. love the cocktails here. Staff is superb“

“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!!“

“A wonderful piece of Americana, tied to historic route 66. Very broad menu of items. Something for everyone. Very courteous and friendly staff. Ask if you can see the upstairs speakeasy!

Kid-friendliness: Sure to be a hit with the kids. Off the beaten path route 66 gem of a landmark with a ton of atmosphere and personality. It's living history.

Wheelchair accessibility: Location is accessible. Upstairs speakeasy is not though. Stairs only.“

“Awesome atmosphere, delicious food, fast and friendly service!! 12 out of 10!“

“This place is cute and friendly! The sloppy nachos were amazing. We will be back to sample more of the menu!“

“Great Management! Great, fun, friendly staff to meet your needs. And great patio during warmer weather with music Thursday-Sunday. I highly recommend.“

“All Chinese restaurants in St. Louis are what I call fake Chinese food. However, I like to judge them by how they make their Singapore Mei fun which is what I always order. Well this one is delicious! Mei fun means rice noodles and Singapore Mei fun has all the meats including shrimp chicken beef and Chinese bbq pork in a slightly spicy yellow curry sauce. I give 5 star also for friendliness!“

“We’ve been here twice and both times service and food were excellent. May be my new favorite restaurant in this area. Highly recommend!“

“It’s my first time at this location. 7 brew coffee is a double drive through business model similar like Dutchbros. There were two long lines when we arrived but it moved pretty quickly. You actually place your order with one of their staff members while waiting in your car, pay then drive up to pick up. My favorite here is the Iced Brunette ( hazelnut and caramel mocha) with 3/4 sweetness, or adding extra shot with regular sweetness. My kids got mango smoothie and strawberry lemonade today and they loved it. We also tried their Iced Chai Latte and Iced German Chocolate ( coconut and caramel mocha). I am not a fan of the German Chocolate, the Blondie/Brunette is better. Chai latte was decent, better than SB Chai for sure. We”ll try their secret menu next time. Highly recommend.“

“Drove all the way from KC for shaved ice! Delicious! Hits the spot on a warm day. So many flavors. We’ll be back!“

“Sounds like visiting when they're slow is the way to get great service and hot, fresh food. They also serve Excel Bottling products! My favorite!“

“I love freestyle! They have great beers and great food. Formerly Melvin Brewing.The new ownership is super responsive to messages and feedback. On multiple occasions I’ve asked questions through either Facebook or messenger and they are always responsive. I even mentioned I loved a new beer, and would love to see it in cans. A couple weeks later, the owner messaged me and said they are canning some!Great place for apps and good beer. the new ownership is awesome.Maybe one day they will bring back the OG curry specials for the cold winter months ??? but until then, their pizza and smash burgers are great.“

“An awesome place to go and relax with friends. We were lucky enough to be taken care of by Cassie. She was very friendly and helpful in deciding what to order. The wings are great.“