This review is for the people of St. Louis. and I have to say, I’m genuinely jealous that you have such an incredible restaurant in your city.
Last night, I had the pleasure of experiencing one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. I travel often and love discovering new places, and thanks to some wonderful people I was working with, I was invited here. Their recommendation ended up being the highlight of my short trip.
The restaurant sits quietly on a corner, a beautiful historic brick building with glowing lights and large front windows. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and told we could sit wherever we liked. Jay came over with a big smile, brought water, and got our appetizer order started right away. First impressions matter, and they absolutely nailed it.
We started with the shrimp and corn chowder, along with mussels in broth. The chowder was thick, hearty, and creamy, with a flavorful yellow curry base perfectly balanced by black pepper. The corn was fresh and sweet, the shrimp tender, and the diced skin-on potatoes added a nice texture contrast.
Then came the mussels,and this dish is what inspired me to write this review. A generous portion of large, fresh mussels arrived in clean, beautiful shells. The mussels themselves were tender and light, but the real star was the broth. A rich, reddish, aromatic broth bursting with depth. I could taste coriander, cumin, pepper, tomato, black pepper, and a hint of red chili flakes. The balance of flavors was extraordinary The very definition of umami. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to plan another trip to St. Louis just to have it again.
For my main course, I ordered the seafood gumbo, featuring shrimp, shell-on crawfish, and catfish in a deep, rich roux. It had the perfect amount of spice (courtesy of what I suspect is a secret chili blend). The texture was thick and buttery without being heavy, and paired with white rice, it struck a perfect balance. I’ve had some unforgettable gumbo in New Orleans, and the fact that I’m even considering this one as the best gumbo I’ve had says a lot.
I also had the chance to sample dishes my hosts ordered: a blackened catfish that was beautifully seared as requested crisp on the outside, moist and tender inside. a curry-encrusted grouper, served with a lighter version of the yellow curry from the chowder. The fish was thick, flaky, and perfectly cooked.
Just when I thought the evening couldn’t get better, the chef came out to chat at the end of his night, glass of wine in hand. Twenty minutes later, I realized that while the food was phenomenal, the real magic here lies in the people behind it. You can taste the passion, pride, and love in every dish, and that’s what makes this place truly special.
Thank you for such a warm, genuine experience. To the people of St. Louis, don’t sleep on this hidden gem tucked away in a quiet corner of your city. It’s the kind of restaurant that reminds you why we fall in love with food in the first place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BRANDO BUXX
Was great food mussels with the sauce and bread wow the chicken tacos were super thick and tasty
Great food in a really cool building, and wonderful service to boot - this is a must visit spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felicia Robinson
The food was so good here. The honey cornbread so dang moist and good a good place to dine. We were full and satisfied 😌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cat Bradford
Fantastic Cajun food owned by a couple of great people! Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS!
William Zell
The food was amazing! I got this place thru a recommendation from UrbanEatz on YouTube and it was delicious. Highly recommend. The food is a Louisiana flair and the Etoufee was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Laurencyia Monaye
I have a dairy allergy and let the host know and was told they would accommodate. When i received my food heavy whipping cream was used and when i asked for the item to be fixed or refunded they refused. 0/10 service… very inconsiderate!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Richard
Excellent food. It was a busy evening but the food came out quicky and the server was wonderful. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lexi Holman
Service was excellent, efficient but friendly thoughtful. Food was amazing. My table enjoyed a little bit of everything, cornbread 32/10, fish was really good and crispy, gumbo had good spice, tacos were huge - chicken was really crispy and sauce was really tasty.
I had the catfish Poboy with red beans and rice and it was phenomenal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Damesha Graham
Soooo much flavor! The food looked so good I forgot to take pictures before clearing my plate. There was live music and great energy on the patio outside. We also had the complimentary crawfish boil and sat out and drank beer.
Very family friendly atmosphere for the summers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jack foster
Shrimp po-boy and fries had great flavor and nice serving size.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kevin R
Grubhub order was ready soon after I arrived to pick up and deliver.
Service: 5
Gary Cooke
Great food. Server made a recommendation not on the menu.
A Hidden Gem in St. Louis You Shouldn’t Miss
This review is for the people of St. Louis. and I have to say, I’m genuinely jealous that you have such an incredible restaurant in your city.
Last night, I had the pleasure of experiencing one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. I travel often and love discovering new places, and thanks to some wonderful people I was working with, I was invited here. Their recommendation ended up being the highlight of my short trip.
The restaurant sits quietly on a corner, a beautiful historic brick building with glowing lights and large front windows. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and told we could sit wherever we liked. Jay came over with a big smile, brought water, and got our appetizer order started right away. First impressions matter, and they absolutely nailed it.
We started with the shrimp and corn chowder, along with mussels in broth. The chowder was thick, hearty, and creamy, with a flavorful yellow curry base perfectly balanced by black pepper. The corn was fresh and sweet, the shrimp tender, and the diced skin-on potatoes added a nice texture contrast.
Then came the mussels,and this dish is what inspired me to write this review. A generous portion of large, fresh mussels arrived in clean, beautiful shells. The mussels themselves were tender and light, but the real star was the broth. A rich, reddish, aromatic broth bursting with depth. I could taste coriander, cumin, pepper, tomato, black pepper, and a hint of red chili flakes. The balance of flavors was extraordinary The very definition of umami. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to plan another trip to St. Louis just to have it again.
For my main course, I ordered the seafood gumbo, featuring shrimp, shell-on crawfish, and catfish in a deep, rich roux. It had the perfect amount of spice (courtesy of what I suspect is a secret chili blend). The texture was thick and buttery without being heavy, and paired with white rice, it struck a perfect balance. I’ve had some unforgettable gumbo in New Orleans, and the fact that I’m even considering this one as the best gumbo I’ve had says a lot.
I also had the chance to sample dishes my hosts ordered: a blackened catfish that was beautifully seared as requested crisp on the outside, moist and tender inside. a curry-encrusted grouper, served with a lighter version of the yellow curry from the chowder. The fish was thick, flaky, and perfectly cooked.
Just when I thought the evening couldn’t get better, the chef came out to chat at the end of his night, glass of wine in hand. Twenty minutes later, I realized that while the food was phenomenal, the real magic here lies in the people behind it. You can taste the passion, pride, and love in every dish, and that’s what makes this place truly special.
Thank you for such a warm, genuine experience. To the people of St. Louis, don’t sleep on this hidden gem tucked away in a quiet corner of your city. It’s the kind of restaurant that reminds you why we fall in love with food in the first place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was great food mussels with the sauce and bread wow the chicken tacos were super thick and tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Cajun in St. Louis
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Gumbo, Cajun Pasta, Shrimp\u0026Grits, Shrimp\u0026Crawfish Etouffee
Great food in a really cool building, and wonderful service to boot - this is a must visit spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was so good here. The honey cornbread so dang moist and good a good place to dine. We were full and satisfied 😌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Cajun food owned by a couple of great people! Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS!
The food was amazing! I got this place thru a recommendation from UrbanEatz on YouTube and it was delicious. Highly recommend. The food is a Louisiana flair and the Etoufee was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I have a dairy allergy and let the host know and was told they would accommodate. When i received my food heavy whipping cream was used and when i asked for the item to be fixed or refunded they refused. 0/10 service… very inconsiderate!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Excellent food. It was a busy evening but the food came out quicky and the server was wonderful. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was excellent, efficient but friendly thoughtful. Food was amazing. My table enjoyed a little bit of everything, cornbread 32/10, fish was really good and crispy, gumbo had good spice, tacos were huge - chicken was really crispy and sauce was really tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I had the catfish Poboy with red beans and rice and it was phenomenal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Soooo much flavor! The food looked so good I forgot to take pictures before clearing my plate. There was live music and great energy on the patio outside. We also had the complimentary crawfish boil and sat out and drank beer.
Very family friendly atmosphere for the summers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shrimp po-boy and fries had great flavor and nice serving size.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Grubhub order was ready soon after I arrived to pick up and deliver.
Service: 5
Great food. Server made a recommendation not on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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